[German] - Zu faul zum Nichtstun - Geschichten (Ungekürzte Lesung) by Horst Evers

Bright Segments: The Complete Short Fiction of James Sallis by James Sallis

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/786410 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/786410] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bright Segments: The Complete Short Fiction of James Sallis Author: James Sallis Narrator: Morgan Hallett, Gideon Emery, Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 30 hours 24 minutes Release date: November 26, 2024 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: James Sallis moves with ease among genres and modes: novels, stories, poetry, criticism, musicology, biography, translation. Best known perhaps as a crime writer—author of Drive and the six Lew Griffin novels along with others—his first acclaim came in the 1960s from groundbreaking short stories in science fiction publications like Michael Moorcock’s New Worlds, for which he served for a time as editor, and Damon Knight’s Orbit anthologies. In years since, he’s published eighteen novels, numerous collections of essays, six volumes of poetry, a landmark biography of Chester Himes, and a translation of Raymond Queneau’s novel Saint Glinglin, while writing widely about books for The New York Times, LA Times, The Washington Post, and for The Boston Globe, where he served as books columnist. He’s received a lifetime achievement award from Bouchercon, the Hammett Award for literary excellence in crime writing, and the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière. Through it all, his interest in the short story has remained strong, with work appearing regularly in venues ranging from The Georgia Review to the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Herein you’ll find science fiction, comedy low and high, fantasy, crime stories, stories of everyday life: the realist, arealist, and surreal all together in a jumble, enjambed. Literature, Jim insists, is not a cabinet with labeled drawers, it’s a banquet table. Stroll around, pick what you want from it all. What you need. Enjoy.

Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas by Natalie Walters, Lynn H. Blackburn, Lynette Eason

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/786419 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/786419] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas Author: Natalie Walters, Lynn H. Blackburn, Lynette Eason Narrator: Leah Horowitz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 23 minutes Release date: November 19, 2024 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: PREPARE FOR THREE TIMES THE THRILLS WITH THESE NAIL-BITING PAGE-TURNERS FROM YOUR FAVORITE ROMANTIC SUSPENSE AUTHORS!In In the Dark by Lynette Eason, accountant Steph Cross is cleaning out a coworker’s desk after her untimely death when she finds cryptic notes that lead her to believe her friend’s car accident was no accident at all. Detective Tate Cooper is determined to help her crack the case before someone else gets hurt. But can he protect the woman who has so quickly laid claim to his heart?In Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn, chef Cassie Quinn gets an offer she can’t refuse: to fill in as chef at an exclusive mountain resort. But when the kitchen is destroyed and it becomes clear Cassie is in danger, she’s forced to accept the help of her ex-boyfriend, Officer Donovan Bledsoe, to find the culprit and keep her safe.In Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters, teacher Lahela Young becomes the target of someone with a twisted obsession for righting a wrong. One of the first people she turns to is her good friend Briggs Turner. Briggs may have left his career as a police officer, but he still has the instinct to protect—especially for Lahela.

A Year of Flowers: A 4-in-1 Collection by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/786425 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/786425] to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Year of Flowers: A 4-in-1 Collection Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher Narrator: Stephanie Cozart Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 54 minutes Release date: November 18, 2024 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: THREE FORMER FRIENDS HAVE FOUND SUCCESS AT WORK—BUT LOVE REMAINS ELUSIVE.AN APOLOGY IN BLOOM Wedding florist Jaime Harper is on a meteoric rise, working for an event company led by a successful and way-too-handsome boss. When a letter arrives from her past mentor with an offer too good to pass up, will she stay or head back to her hometown?A BOUQUET OF DREAMS Claire Murphy has always dreamed of owning a flower shop, and when her employers hint at retirement, she believes her moment has arrived. But first she must confront her past—and the man who caused her to flee her hometown years ago.A FIELD OF BEAUTYTessa Anderson has found her sweet spot—an acre of farmland to start her flower farm and forget the past. She’s grateful for the help of two men—her devoted boyfriend, Tyler, and a quiet soil specialist named Dawson. But as the farm finally starts to bloom, Tessa will discover something that challenges everything she’s built.A FUTURE IN BLOSSOM Years after tragedy sent them separate ways, Jaime, Claire, and Tessa return to their hometown, finally ready to face each other and their beloved mentor, flower shop owner Rose Reid. As they unite to pull off an extraordinary wedding, amid the flurry of preparations they just may find their way to forgiveness.

The Twelve Murders of Christmas by Sarah Dunnakey

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/773054 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/773054] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Twelve Murders of Christmas Author: Sarah Dunnakey Narrator: Kristin Atherton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 11 minutes Release date: November 7, 2024 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: 'Fiendishly clever and highly addictive.' Ian Moore The perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives – Agatha Christie meets Murdle. 12 murderous mysteries to read. 20 perplexing puzzles to solve. 1 mystifying murder to unravel… Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham. It’s the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve. Now nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed. They have been instructed to bring a “festive mystery story” to share. But all you need is a pencil. Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins. Though you’ll need to keep your wits about you – for among those present is Edward’s killer… Can you solve the puzzles and unmask the murderer before they strike again? Agatha Christie meets Murdle with these twelve puzzling whodunnits from renowned professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey, that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths this Christmas. Praise for Sarah Dunnakey: 'Fiendishly clever and highly addictive reading. Perfect for a quiet Christmas corner by the fire.' Ian Moore, author of Death & Croissants 'An inventive combination of gripping read and fiendish puzzles. If you liked BBC's Ludwig, you'll love this.' Paddy Duffy, panellist on Radio 4's Round Britain Quiz 'Wonderfully well crafted and delightfully devilish at every turn – it's Christmas crime with a head scratchingly fantastic twist.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of Murder in Tinsel Town 'Such a treat – fiendishly clever murder mysteries along with puzzles that will keep you guessing for ages … I can’t think of a better present for everyone you know. Just remember to keep a copy for yourself.' Amanda Lees, author of The Dictionary of Crime 'Very, very clever and like nothing I've ever read before,' Alex Pine, author of The Killer in the Cold 'A perfect stocking filler this Christmas for anyone who enjoys a good yarn and is an enthusiastic puzzler.' Liz Fielding, author of Murder Under the Mistletoe 'Utterly addictive – never has the phrase 'one more chapter before bed' been so literarily appropriate.' G.D. Wright, author of Into the Storm 'A totally unique book, combining great murder mysteries with proper brain-teasers. I loved it, and I'm sure other puzzle fans will too.' Antony Johnston, author of The Dog Sitter Detective Mystery lovers and puzzle fanatics can't get enough of The Twelve Murders of Christmas: 'Challenging and fun. It's a joyful book and an ideal gift or an emergency boredom break-glass for yourself.' Netgalley review 'Engrossing and enjoyable throughout, with surprises and a brilliantly done build up.' Netgalley review 'An enthralling blend of classic mystery and challenging puzzles that will delight fans of both genres.' Netgalley review 'A lot of fun and definitely recommended.' Netgalley review 'These deliciously dark stories will keep you guessing until the very end.' Netgalley review

[German] - Zu faul zum Nichtstun - Geschichten (Ungekürzte Lesung) by Horst Evers

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805520 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805520] to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Zu faul zum Nichtstun - Geschichten (Ungekürzte Lesung) Author: Horst Evers Narrator: Horst Evers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 46 minutes Release date: September 17, 2024 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: Wie kann es sein, dass wir in jeder kurzen Pause, die uns der Tag bietet, sofort auf unser Handy schauen und uns ablenken? Sind wir vielleicht einfach zu faul zum Nichtstun geworden? Horst Evers geht dieser Frage nach - in kurzen, sehr lustigen Geschichten aus dem Hier und Jetzt. Dort begegnet er Katzen, die seine Pakete entgegennehmen, und Toastern, die unsere Zukunft planen, sowie Nonnen, die ihm die Künstliche Intelligenz erklären. Er erzählt von seiner Zeit als Band-Bassist, seiner Begegnung mit Steven Spielberg und der lautesten Verkehrsberuhigung der Welt. Und nicht nur während er Bauarbeiter bewundernd dabei beobachtet, wie sie höchst professionell und ausdauernd besorgt in ein Loch in der Erde gucken, fragt er sich: 'Sollten wir unsere Zeit nicht lieber zum ergebnisoffenen Nichtstun nutzen, statt in jeder freien Sekunde nichts von Belang zu machen?' Mit viel Witz, überraschenden Wendungen, Wärme und tatsächlich begründeter Zuversicht nimmt Horst Evers uns mit auf eine Reise durch unsere seltsame Gegenwart. In Geschichten, die keinen einzigen Ratschlag erteilen, aber trotzdem oder gerade deshalb helfen. Covermotiv: Bernd Pfarr, Illustration Pinguin auf den Malediven aus: Wenn Tiere verreisen, (c) VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024